Indian River Generating Station
29416 Power Plant Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939Plant Summary Information
Indian River Generating Station is ranked #4 out of 29 power plants in Delaware in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Indian River Generating Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 254.7 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Indian River Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Indian River Operations Inc |
| Location | Sussex County, DE |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 314.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,822 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 127 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 29 Delaware Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Delaware Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Indian River Generating Station
Indian River Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Indian River Generating Station (594) |
| Plant Address | 29416 Power Plant Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939 |
| Utility | Indian River Operations Inc (9332) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.5857, -75.2341 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1967 |
| Annual Generation | 314.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 98.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-2807-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Indian River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Delmarva Power (5027) DE |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV / 138.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 10 Details Operating June 1967
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1967 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating October 1980
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 445.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 410 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 410 MW |
| Minimum Load | 190 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1980 |
| Planned Retirement | December 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Indian River Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Power LLC | 29416 Power Plant Rd, Dagsboro?, DE 19939 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Indian River Power LLC | 29416 Power Plant Rd, Dagsboro?, DE 19939 | Generator 10 | 100.00% |
| Indian River Power LLC | 29416 Power Plant Rd, Dagsboro?, DE 19939 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Indian River Power LLC | 29416 Power Plant Rd, Dagsboro?, DE 19939 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Indian River Power LLC | 29416 Power Plant Rd, Dagsboro?, DE 19939 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
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| #63 | Marion | Marion, IL | 748.1 GWh |
| #64 | North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.2 TWh |
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| #66 | Dallman | Springfield, IL | 549.4 GWh |
| #67 | Tennessee Eastman Operations | Kingsport, TN | 1.1 TWh |
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| #72 | Argus Cogen Plant | Trona, CA | 261.5 GWh |
| #73 | Gallatin (TN) | Gallatin, TN | 4.3 TWh |
| #74 | Rockport | Rockport, IN | 5.8 TWh |
| #75 | Edwardsport | Edwardsport, IN | 2.9 TWh |
| #76 | G G Allen | Belmont, NC | 197.9 GWh |
| #77 | Northside Generating Station | Jacksonville, FL | 2.9 TWh |
| #78 | Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 858.4 GWh |
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| #80 | Kapstone | Charleston, SC | 372.9 GWh |
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